The Hawkeyes shutout Northwestern 20-0 on a rainy day in Evanston. The win moves Iowa to 6-2 as they move into their bye week and then an upcoming road trip to Wisconsin where they play the pivotal game of the year for the Big Ten West crown.
Game Notes:
A.J. Epenesa had five tackles including a half a sack and helped anchor the defense in an effort where the game was never really in question. Iowa’s defense is fourth in the country in terms of points allowed at 10.1. Phil Parker’s unit is seventh in the country in yards given up per game (266.